Bus damaged in Rothley – police issue CCTV images

Can you help identify these men after damage caused to a bus in Rothley?

Officers investigating an incident of damage to a bus have released CCTV images of three men they wish to identify and trace in connection with the incident.

The incident took place between 3.10pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday February 27, three passengers travelling on an Arriva bus along Hallfields Lane, Rothley threw a drink can from the window of the upper deck which nearly hit a vehicle travelling behind the bus.

One of the passengers then urinated over the backseats of the upper deck.

Police wish to identify the men in these images and urge anyone who knows who they may be to contact them.

Police Community Support Officer Harkit Sanghera is investigating the incident, he said:

“The actions of these passengers were extremely dangerous and could have resulted in a collision taking place with the vehicle travelling behind.

“If you were travelling on this bus during the afternoon of Wednesday February 27 and witnessed the incident or know anything about the identity of those responsible please contact us.

“We would also urge the people in the images to come forward so we can take this investigation forward. Any calls received will be treated in confidence.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PCSO 6164 Harkit Sanghera on 101, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 6164.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

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